VM-218DTxr, VM-218DT – Introduction
Warning:
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
• Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
• Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified
personnel only.
• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected
and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made
arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any
costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on
arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
The devices described in this user manual are generally referred to as VM-218DTxr or
HDMI/HDBT Switcher DA. A device is named specifically only when a device-specific
feature is described.
The differences between VM-218DTxr and VM-218DT are summarized in the following table:
HDMI™, RS-232,
IR, Ethernet
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-218DTxr HDMI/HDBT Switcher DA.
VM-218DTxr is a high-quality, extended-reach 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) HDBaseT (HDBT) distributor
that takes either an HDMI or an extended-reach HDBaseT input (selectable), equalizes and
reclocks the signal and distributes it to eight identical extended-reach HDBaseT outputs, each
with its own Ethernet, RS-232 and IR control signals. The unit also includes a loop HDMI
output along with audio de-embedding (extraction) to analog stereo port. As an integrated
extender distributor, VM-218DTxr re-extends and distributes native extended-reach HDBaseT
signals with up to 4K video resolution.
VM-218DT distributes the selected input signal (HDMI or long-reach HDBaseT) to the eight
long-reach HDBaseT outputs together with RS-232 and IR control signals.
VM-218DTxr provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.